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Square side shot of a classic Southern tomato sandwich on a plate.
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Southern Tomato Sandwich

This Southern tomato sandwich combines juicy ripe tomatoes, basil mayo, and soft white bread for an easy 5-minute summer meal.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Southern
Keyword best tomato for a sandwich, southern tomato sandwich, tomato sandwich, tomato sandwich recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 342kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 4 slices white bread
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (I prefer Duke's brand)
  • 3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil leaves (plus extra leaves for serving, if desired)
  • 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and basil.
    Stirring together basil mayo.
  • Spread each slice of bread with an equal amount of the basil mayonnaise.
    Spreading basil mayo on two slices of white bread.
  • Divide the tomato slices evenly between two pieces of bread. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Add a couple of extra basil leaves if you'd like.
    Layering the sliced tomatoes on the bread and mayo.
  • Place the other two slices of bread (mayonnaise-side down), on top of the tomatoes to form two sandwiches. Slice in half and serve.
    Horizontal side shot of a classic Southern tomato sandwich on a plate.

Notes

  • Use the ripest tomatoes you can find for the best flavor.
  • Beefsteak, Brandywine, and heirloom tomatoes are excellent choices.
  • Duke's mayonnaise is the traditional Southern favorite.
  • Soft white sandwich bread gives the most authentic texture.
  • Season the tomatoes generously with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately to avoid soggy bread.
  • Add extra basil leaves if desired.
  • A pinch of flaky sea salt is a delicious finishing touch.
  • For a variation, add sliced avocado, lettuce, and/or crispy bacon.
  • Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 935IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg